Architectural Designer

Actalent; Durango (CO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A small yet dynamic architectural firm is seeking a remote Architectural Designer to support its team of four. This role emphasizes independent design work focused on residential projects, with specific experience required in Revit and wood framing. The position is contract-based with a strong emphasis on production work, requiring an individual capable of managing design tasks in a remote environment, preferably on the West Coast.

Benefits

Health Spending Account (HSA)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must have a portfolio and references available.
• Minimum 1+ years of Revit experience required.
• Experience with permitting processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Revit for drafting and design analysis.
• Involved in permitting processes, including code checks.
• Support technical design and drawing preparation for submittals.

Skills

Revit

Residential projects

Wood Framing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Job description

A small Architectural Firm is currently hiring for a fully remote Architectural Designer. This is going to support a small firm of 4 employees, including the owner of the company. This position requires several non-negotiable qualifications, which are : 1) Revit, 2) Residential Projects, and 3) Wood Framing experience. This is going to be an ongoing contract opportunity that is set as a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension. This position is going to be a heads-down and heavy production role that requires a lot of independent work. The hours for this role will be around 30-40 hours a week, which depends on the project volume.

Location - Fully Remote, but preference for candidates on the West Coast (Will support PST)

Pay - $30 / hr. (Final Fixed Rate, No Room For Negotiation)

Schedule - Standard Monday - Friday Morning Shift; 30-40 hours a week depending on project volume.

Responsibilities]

• Will utilize Revit.
• Responsible for project-specific design analysis and drafting, graphics, and drawing production, under the direction of a Project Architect or Project Manager.
• Will be involved in permitting processes, including jurisdiction-specific code checks.
• Working with energy codes and spreadsheet documentation.
• Will perform hands-on work with technical design, flashing details, custom building components...etc.
• Support technical design nd drawing preparation for submittals beyond drafting.

Requirements]

• Non-negotiable] Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or a relevant degree.
• Non-negotiable] 2-4 years of professional experience.
• Non-negotiable] Must have a portfolio and references available to send over for consideration.
• Non-negotiable] Must have a minimum of 1+ years of Revit
• Non-negotiable] Must have Residential project experience, specifically with Wood Framing.
• Work experience designing residential building types including : detached single-family homes, accessory dwelling units, townhomes, multifamily, and mixed-use buildings, and / or hotels.
• Experience designing in Type VA & VB construction and wood light-frame in particular.
• Experience with permitting processes.
• Comfortable working in a heavy, heads-down production role.
• Comfortable working in a small firm of 4 employees.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
• Overqualification (i.e., 10+ years of experience).
• Job hoppiness.
• No Residential and Wood Framing design experience.
• Not comfortable working in an ongoing contract-based work (hours are guaranteed to be minium of 30 hours per week however, up to 40 hours per week).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00 / hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following :

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

About Actalent

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